What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Dr. Leigh Sexton
Focus areas
Autism
Relationship Struggles
Stress Management
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Thought Disorder
Peer Relationship Struggles
Sleep Disorder
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Family Systems
Attachment-based
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Leigh Sexton
Leigh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX), a Clinical Professional Counselor (NV) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, a Master of Science degree in Behavioral Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Master of Science degree in Art Therapy Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Leigh is also a Psychological Associate (CA), where she is practicing diagnostic services for autism and other developmental abilities. She enjoys spending time with her husband, 5 kids, her parents, traveling, and playing with her horses and dogs.
My approach
Leigh has experience providing counseling services to families and individuals, including children and adolescents, in various settings within the community. Leigh has training in trauma-informed care through trauma-focused cognitive Behavioral Therapy to best support those who are challenged with acute and past trauma. Leigh has extensive experience supporting individuals with neurodiversity (i.e., autism, ADD, ADHD, schizophrenia, etc.) and supporting families who parent individuals with neurodiversity. Leigh has also worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2018. Leigh utilizes a holistic and family systems-oriented counseling approach, applying compassion in her counseling to support healing and resilience. Leigh enjoys working with adolescents both in the individual and family setting. Leigh has worked with families and individuals experiencing family separation, grief, reunification, and adoption. Leigh has been working in the area of diagnostics in the areas of autism and cognitive development. Leigh grew up in a military family and currently has the privilege of supporting her disabled veteran father and disabled mother.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Southern University (PsyD)
- Pepperdine University (Master's)
NPI number
1720272180
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What practice does Dr. Leigh Sexton work with?
Dr. Leigh Sexton works with Rula Health - Nevada.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Leigh Sexton?
Dr. Leigh Sexton frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Leigh Sexton on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Leigh Sexton speak?
Dr. Leigh Sexton speaks English.